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Scrambling Course
Alpine Scrambling Course
Introduction to Mountaineering. Non-technical Rock Climbing. Steep Snow Travel. Off Trail Travel.
- Mon, Mar 1, 2021 - Sat, Dec 31, 2022
- Committee: Tacoma Alpine Scrambling Program
- Members: $250.00 Guests: $350.00
- Availability: FULL, 5 on waitlist (46 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
COURSE EXPECTATIONS
- Physical Fitness: At the first Field Trip, students must complete a conditioning hike demonstrating an ability to hike uphill 2500' of elevation gain in 2 hours (one way) while carrying a full pack. The class often uses Mt. Si for this which is 3200' in 2.5 hours.
- Academic Participation: Students must review the on-line material and class textbook and complete a quiz prior to Field Trips.
- Field Trips: These are the most important portion of the course. Students will learn essential skills at Rock 1 and Snow 1. At the Final Skills Field Trip, students will get further practice then must demonstrate competency in those essential skills. Clinics and extra instruction may be available; the need will be evaluated as we go.
- Final Written Exam: Students must pass a final that includes information from classroom and field trips.
- To graduate, in addition to the course programming, students must complete: 3 additional climbs (1 rock, 1 snow, 1 student's choice), first aid course, navigation course, Low Impact Recreation (on-line), and a day of stewardship. Covid issues may make it difficult to complete these additional requirements. We will maintain your student status until you are able to attend all requirements.
- The course is designed to be completed in one year. If a student needs additional time and/or practice, they may participate in the following year course. Our goal is student success.
Feel free to contact Mike Murphy for further information.
Badges you will earn:
This course has no scheduled activities.
Additional badges needed to graduate
Completed
A list of required equipment is included in the on-line course materials and will be discussed at the Conditioning/Introduction Field Trip. We suggest you wait until then before buying lots of equipment.
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